Friends’ Bookstores offer a wide selection of used books and media. Volunteers restock several times weekly from curated donations and Library discards. Friends Members receive a 20% discount on most items.
Book Donations
Please read our Book Donation Policy for more information.
Please contact us for more information.
Bookstores
The Friends operate the following bookstores:
- East Library - Staffed Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. depending on volunteer availability. A self-serve honor box available outside these hours. Bookstore closes one-half hour before close of Library.
- Library 21c - Staffed Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. depending on volunteer availability. A self-serve honor box is available outside these hours.
- Penrose Library - Self-serve honor box available during Library hours.
Friends areas at other PPLD Libraries are self-serve and open during each location’s hours.
Bookstore Prices - East, Library 21c, and Penrose Libraries
The Friends offer the following items with prices ranging from $.25 to $3.00:
- Books
- CDs
- DVDs and BluRays
- Audiobooks
- Magazines
- Electronic Games
Library bookstores at other locations may have different price structures.
Better Books:
New, very good used books, collectible, collections, and rare books are available for purchase online on our eBay and web storefronts. Better Books are priced according to value.